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== General information ==
 
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'''Psi''' /'saɪ/ (uppercase '''Ψ''', lowercase '''ψ''') is the 23rd letter of the {{WPL|Greek alphabet}} and has a {{WPL|Greek numerals|numeric}} value of 700.  In both {{WPL|Classical Greek|Classical}} and {{WPL|Modern Greek}}, the letter indicates the combination /ps/ (as in English word "{{WPL|:wikt:lapse|lapse}}").
'''Psi''' (uppercase Ψ, lowercase ψ) is the 23rd letter of the modern Greek alphabet and has a numeric value of 700. In both Classical and Modern Greek, the letter indicates the combination /ps/ (like in English "lapse"). In Greek, this consonant cluster can occur in the syllable initial position, as in the Greek word "ψάρι" [psári (=fish)]. However, in some languages (including English) this combination is not possible at the beginning of a syllable. In Latin, Greek words beginning with psi are transcribed by ps-, but seem to have been pronounced simply as s-, with a quiescent p. This pronunciation has affected that of Greek loanwords beginning with the letter in several languages. In English, for example, psychology is pronounced with a silent p, and the name of the letter is often pronounced [saɪ] ("sigh"), although this is not always the case. Any person who has learned Greek is aware that the correct pronunciation is actually "see". The letter was adopted into the Old Italic alphabet, and its shape is continued into the Algiz rune of the Elder Futhark.
 
   
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For Greek loanwords in Latin and modern languages with Latin alphabets, psi is usually transliterated as "ps".
The letter may have originated from the practice of writing the sigma over the pi, eventually making the combination into a single letter.[citation needed] Psi was also adopted into the early Cyrillic alphabet. See psi (Cyrillic) (Ѱ, ѱ). This may have also been since the letter, both in lower case and uppercase form, resembles the trident wielded by Poseidon, the Greek god of water/ocean.
 
   
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The letter's origin is uncertain.  It may or may not derive from the {{WPL|Phoenician alphabet}}.  It appears in the 7th century BC, expressing /ps/ in the Eastern alphabets, but /kʰ/ in the {{WPL|Western Greek alphabet|Western alphabets}} (the sound expressed by {{WPL|Χ}} in the Eastern alphabets).  In writing, the early letter appears in an angular shape.
The letter psi is commonly used in physics for representing a wavefunction in quantum mechanics, particularly with the Schrödinger equation and bra-ket notation: . It is also used to represent the (generalized) positional states of a qubit in a quantum computer.
 
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There were early graphical variants that omitted the stem ("chickenfoot-shaped psi".
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The Western letter (expressing /kʰ/, later /x/) was adopted into the {{WPL|Old Italic alphabets}}, and its shape is also continued into the {{WPL|Algiz}} rune of the {{WPL|Elder Futhark}}.
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Psi, or its Arcadian variant was adopted in the Latin alphabet in the form of “Antisigma” (Ↄ, ↃC, or 𐌟) during the reign of {{WPL|Emperor Claudius}} as one of the three {{WPL|Claudian letters}}.  However, it was abandoned after his death.
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The classical Greek letter was adopted into the {{WPL|early Cyrillic alphabet}} as "{{WPL|psi (Cyrillic)|Ѱ}}".
   
 
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 19 June 2021



Specific information

  • Ikariam uses "s23" in its URL as the server designation for this world, no matter which community / language version you use
    • Ikariam:
      • Used the Greek Alphabet WP as names for the first twenty-four (24) worlds;   one through twenty-four (1 – 24)
      • Used Greek Immortal Deities WP as names for twenty-six (26) worlds;   twenty-five through forty-four, forty-eight, fifty, fifty-two, fifty-six, fifty-eight and sixty (25 – 44, 48, 50, 52, 56, 58 & 60)
      • Used Greek Mythological Figures WP (Deified Mortals WP, Kings WP, Notable Women WP and Minor figures WP) as names for five (5) worlds;   forty-five, fifty-three through fifty-five and fifty-seven (45, 53 – 55 & 57)
      • Used Greek Mythological Creatures WP as names for two (2) worlds;   forty-six and forty-nine (46 & 49)
      • Used Greek Mythological Heroes WP as names for three (3) worlds;   forty-seven, fifty-one and fifty-nine (47, 51 & 59)
  • Ikariam used/uses a few specialty servers for the following reasons:
    • "Speed servers" (1) (Closed) (not used often / reset after each session) - Special servers for when they needed to test changes that occurred at higher levels of the game and it would have take too long at normal speed to reach those higher levels of game play or researches
    • "Global / International / Pangaia servers" (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5) - Special server for players from ALL language communities to play together on the same server
    • "Asphodel / Graveyard servers" (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5) - Special servers (Graveyards) for when players ghost out of the game
    • "Test servers [ 1  (Closed) /  2  (Closed) /  3  (Internal use #1) /  4  (Internal use #2) /  5  (Internal use #3) /  6  (Internal use #4) /  7  (Open) /  8  (Closed)]," - Special servers for testing the beta WP patches before they go out to the live servers
    • "War servers" [ 1  (Closed - Rounds #1 – #7) (reset after each round - 1 per language group) /  2  (Permanent Round #8 - Open in most communities until 2028)] - Special servers with special rules, designed specifically toward in-game battles
      • These servers are currently will be located at the
        UK / Great Britain / United Kingdom / United Kingdom and Northern Ireland / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
        EN
        site (https://lobby.ikariam.gameforge.com/en_GB/hub GF)


Statistical information

  • The Active Psi world makes up:
  • Psi is Active in 0 communities
    • PsiC (s23c) was Closed in 2 communities
    • PsiE (s23e) was Merged in 16 communities
  • This means that there would be a Total of 18 PsiT (s23t) world servers if none were Closed nor Merged
    • The Active worlds represent:
      • 0 % of the 75 total Greek alphabet servers
      • 0 % of the 191 player accessible servers, excluding the specialty (Speed, Test and War) servers
      • 0 % of the 225 total player accessible servers
      • 0 % of the 254 grand total number of all of the world servers
    • Each Active individual community that has the Psi server is Division by zero. % of the group of 0


Special Attributes

This is a Special Server in the following communities:

Argentina / Argentine Republic / República Argentina
AR
  1. 50% faster (150%) training speed of Units.
  2. 50% faster (150%) travel speed of Cargo/Merchant/Trade Ships & Phoenician Merchant Ship.
  3. 50% more (150%) resource production of Sulphur/Sulfur.

Czech Republic / Česká republika
CZ
  • 20% faster (120%) construction speed of Buildings.
  • 30% more (130%) resource production of Wood & Luxury resources.

  • Hungary / Republic of Hungary / Magyar Köztársaság
    HU &
    Portugal / Portuguese Republic / República Portuguesa
    PT
  • 10% faster (110%) training / building speed of Units & Ships.
  • 25% faster (125%) travel speed of Cargo/Merchant/Trade Ships & Phoenician Merchant Ship.

  • Israel / State of Israel / מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל / Medīnat Yisrā'el / دَوْلَةُ إِسْرَائِيلَ / Dawlat Isrā'īl
    IL
  • 33% faster (133%) travel speed of Cargo/Merchant/Trade Ships & Phoenician Merchant Ship.
  • 50% more (150%) resource production of Wine & Crystal Glass.

  • Romania / România
    RO
  • 25% faster (125%) training / buidling speed of Units & Ships.
  • 50% faster (150%) travel speed of Cargo/Merchant/Trade Ships & Phoenician Merchant Ship.
  • 10% more (110%) resource production of Sulphur/Sulfur.


  • General information

    Psi /'saɪ/ (uppercase Ψ, lowercase ψ) is the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet WP and has a numeric WP value of 700.  In both Classical WP and Modern Greek WP, the letter indicates the combination /ps/ (as in English word "lapse WP").

    For Greek loanwords in Latin and modern languages with Latin alphabets, psi is usually transliterated as "ps".

    The letter's origin is uncertain.  It may or may not derive from the Phoenician alphabet WP.  It appears in the 7th century BC, expressing /ps/ in the Eastern alphabets, but /kʰ/ in the Western alphabets WP (the sound expressed by Χ WP in the Eastern alphabets).  In writing, the early letter appears in an angular shape. There were early graphical variants that omitted the stem ("chickenfoot-shaped psi".

    The Western letter (expressing /kʰ/, later /x/) was adopted into the Old Italic alphabets WP, and its shape is also continued into the Algiz WP rune of the Elder Futhark WP.

    Psi, or its Arcadian variant was adopted in the Latin alphabet in the form of “Antisigma” (Ↄ, ↃC, or 𐌟) during the reign of Emperor Claudius WP as one of the three Claudian letters WP.  However, it was abandoned after his death.

    The classical Greek letter was adopted into the early Cyrillic alphabet WP as "Ѱ WP".


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